Originally Posted by
noglider
What kind of back problem do you have, and how far can you ride in a day these days? I had a crippling back problem 20 years ago which I solved with surgery. It's creeping back now, but this time, it comes mostly in the form of painfully numb feet. I've had a neurologist determine that the problem with my foot is a pinched nerve in my back.
I have a nerve impingement / damage at my L4 which causes me a great deal difficulty in walking and standing... cycling is good therapy as it relieves the pressure on the affected nerves and keeps my left leg from withering away.
I don't have any experience with those replicas but am sure they are of Indian or Chinese manufacture... they sell for $50.00 new in India and believe the price in China is similar.